Widget Options – Advanced Conditional Visibility for Gutenberg Blocks & Classic Widgets
by Marketing Fire · Blocks
Also makes 3 other plugins · 201K+ installs across the portfolio →
Widget Options gives you super powers to control your site’s sidebar widgets and all Gutenberg blocks on pages, posts & other custom post types.
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Health
A 92/100
no flags
Active installs
100K+
≈190K estimated
Momentum
-7%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “blocks” for “widget”. “blocks” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “widget” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
92 health vs 71 average across 2,522 Blocks plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.2%
of downloads still active
At least 100K of 4.5M lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Blocks plugin keeps 2.1%, across 1,577 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Blocks plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 9 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 5 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
4.9★ over 1,516 reviews, smoothed to 4.87★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
39
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
21%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.0
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| widget options | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| options | #2 | #1 | down 1 |
| blocks visibility rules your tag | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| conditional visibility | #3 | #2 | down 1 |
| widget control your tag | #4 | #4 | down 2 |
| widget visibility | #2 | #2 | down 1 |
| dismiss gutenberg widget | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| classic widgets your tag | #6 | #4 | down 1 |
| gutenberg widgets your tag | #9 | #6 | down 2 |
| classic | #11 | #6 | 0 |
| widget id | #4 | #4 | — |
| widget | #12 | #8 | down 6 |
| visibility | #12 | #7 | down 6 |
| site options | #5 | #4 | 0 |
| sidebar widget | #5 | #3 | 0 |
| options page | #6 | #4 | down 1 |
| plugin options | #6 | #3 | down 2 |
| sidebar widgets | #15 | #7 | down 8 |
| block visibility | #11 | #6 | down 5 |
| conditional widgets | #7 | #3 | 0 |
| blocks your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
342 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 269 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “blocks” for “widget”. “blocks” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “widget” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 290.8K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
9
releases in the last 12 months
5d ago
latest release · v4.2.6.1 · 26 Oct 2026
54
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 57% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “100K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 6.8 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 9 Sep 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Quincy10mo ago
Great plugin. Does what it claims to with added CSS controls with the free version. Couldn’t ask for more.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sbanks11mo ago
This widget is great. It is exactly what I was looking for.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mediambev1.1y ago
The free version of Extended Widget Options works great and does exactly what it promises. It’s easy to use and adds useful functionality. Highly recommended!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ greynewt1.2y ago
A superb plugin that fills the gap of the widget formatting that you can’t live without!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ christinahills1.2y ago
Widget options is very easy and intuitive to use! keep up the good work! -Christina
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cockpitseeker1.6y ago
I went from a free license to a pro one for the features. Upon activation, the plugin threw a license activation error at me because it wouldn’t recognize its active state. Reported it on sunday, support came on monday, issue solved that same morning.Features as advertised. Boom!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ titusraj1.6y ago
Was trying to make my own plugin and gave up after a few tries , then found this life saver, really get to choose where we want the widget to show.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ uhecker1.6y ago
Nutze bei weitem nicht alle! Aber die, die ich nutze, sind ok.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 4.2.5 Improved: Updated and tested for WordPress version 7.0 4.2.5
- — Version 4.2.4 Improved: Strengthened security for Authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution vulnerability Added: “Talk with AI Assistant” button on the plugin page. 4.2.4
- — Version 4.2.3 Fixed: Resolved PHP deprecated issues within the plugin. Fixed: Resolved authenticated (Contributor+) remote code execution vulnerability. Fixed: Resolved additional security vulnerabilities in the Display Logic feature. 4.2.3
- — Version 4.2.2 Fix: Resolved plugin compatibility issues with non-native WP blocks, including ACF Pro, Kadence Blocks, and others. 4.2.2
- — Version 4.2.1 Fix: Added a Dismiss button and fixed the issue with hiding the Migration Notice. 4.2.1
- — Version 4.2.0 Improved: Added the new Display Logic Snippet System Fix: Resolved issues where Widget Option settings on pages were not saving Fix: Resolved Authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution vulnerability in the Displa 4.2.0
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 9 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (4.2.6.1). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Widget Options – The #1 WordPress Widget & Block Control Plugin <= 4.1.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-10-24 CVE-2025-10580 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.1.2 Patched in 4.1.3
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Widget Options - Extended <= 5.1.0 & Widget Options <= 4.0.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Information Disclosure ↗2024-06-06 CVE-2024-35691 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 4.0.1 Patched in 4.0.2
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 11 languages, 6 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Widget Options gives you super powers to control your site’s sidebar widgets and all Gutenberg blocks on pa..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 5 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 5 of 5 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("ideal for"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor, Gutenberg, Block editor, Beaver Builder and 3 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 27 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 7,911 characters of description.
- ! Tags match the text Only 2 of 5 tags appear in the text ("blocks visibility rules", "classic widgets", "widget control" missing).
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2019-12-29 90K+ → 100K+ up after 179 days in tier
- 2019-07-03 80K+ → 90K+ up after 113 days in tier
- 2019-03-12 70K+ → 80K+ up after 131 days in tier
- 2018-11-01 60K+ → 70K+ up after 106 days in tier
- 2018-07-18 50K+ → 60K+ up after 138 days in tier
- 2018-03-02 40K+ → 50K+ up after 88 days in tier
- 2017-12-04 20K+ → 40K+ up after 61 days in tier
- 2017-10-04 10K+ → 20K+ up after 158 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Classic Widgets with Block-based Widgets 1K+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags - C Classic Widgets 2M+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag B
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Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks 1M+ installs · 4.7★ · 1 shared tag A -
Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor 600K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A -
Extendify 500K+ installs · 4.3★ · 1 shared tag A -
SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle 400K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A
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